Is It Really Green?, Georgina WilsonPowell
Is It Really Green?, Georgina WilsonPowell
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Is It Really Green?
Everyday Eco Dilemmas Answered

Author: Georgina Wilson-Powell

Narrator: Georgina Wilson-Powell

Unabridged: 6 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 01/05/2021


Synopsis

Find clarity on everyday green-living dilemmas to maximize your sustainability.

Are paper bags always more environmentally friendly than plastic? How green are electric cars? And what saves more water, using the dishwasher twice a week or washing dishes by hand every day?

From the milk we put in our coffee to the clothes we wear, the choices that impact our carbon footprints can seem never-ending. Most of us want to do the right thing for the planet, but with so many factors at play, it can be difficult to figure out which is the greenest way. Amid protests, strikes, denial, and destruction, the barrage of conflicting advice can leave you yoyo-ing between apathy and despair.

Help is here! With answers to over 140 everyday green-living questions, Is It Really Green? cuts through the confusion and gives you the facts. Get to the heart of each eco-conundrum, interrogate your instincts, and make informed decisions to reduce your carbon footprint, with help from bite-sized stats and action points. In this complex and shifting landscape where nothing is simple, what we all need is clear facts and careful debate. Let this book be your antidote to the confusion.

Shed light on the consequences of your everyday decisions, from the moment you wake up to the minute you fall asleep. Feel empowered to do what you can--whether it's going vegan, taking steps toward zero-waste living, or cutting down on flying. With small adjustments to the way we live, every single one of us can have a positive impact on the future of our planet.

Georgina Wilson-Powell is a journalist and the founder and editor of Pebble, an online sustainable lifestyle magazine that provides news coverage and advice on green topics such as zero-waste living, ethical fashion, and travel, as well as producing sustainable city guides. Through Pebble, Georgina also runs free sustainability workshops. She has written for numerous publications including the Independent, the Times, and the Evening Standard. Pebble has a monthly readership of 50,000 and 45K followers across its social media channels.

© 2020 Georgina Wilson-Powell © 2020 DK Audio

About The Author

Georgina Wilson-Powell is a journalist and the founder and editor of Pebble, an online sustainable lifestyle magazine that provides news coverage and advice on green topics such as zero-waste living, ethical fashion, and travel, as well as producing sustainable city guides. Through Pebble, Georgina also runs free sustainability workshops. She has written for numerous publications including the Independent, the Times of London, and the Evening Standard. Pebble has a monthly readership of 50,000 and 45K followers across its social media channels.


Reviews

Goodreads review by luv4pez on December 15, 2021

This book will make you think about your environmental impact in a variety of different areas. Certain topics are a little too big for the author to take on in a short two pages, such as electric cars. Is It Really Green? is a good place to start, but I would recommend doing your own research before......more

Goodreads review by James on October 09, 2021

My takeaway from this clever and concise book is that the human species has a lot of work to do to save the planet. No big news there, but I can see why people would just rather not deal with any of it. I'm not slamming the book. It's more like I understand the challenge of persuading people to think......more

Goodreads review by Sofia on January 12, 2025

Thoughtfully compiled guide, I appreciated the breadth of topics covered and the intention that went into the how the book was produced/distributed......more

Goodreads review by Krocht on March 17, 2021

Tri hviezdičky... ale hneď musím povedať, že vo všeobecnosti, nič moc. Prečo tri - lebo som sa niečo naučil, ale štýl, estetika a spôsob ako to bolo prezentované, na môj vkus jemne biedne. Nemám moc rád takéto "príručky" - nie úplne v danom slova zmysle, ale že ako pre retarďákov/čky. Bol som zvedav......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on May 28, 2023

Great read, it really made me rethink about my perspective on green living. Very concise book that offers an overview on re-evaluating everyday life, to be more sustainable. A large part of sustainable living comes from ethical sourcing of products/materials, I was so glad to see that consistently th......more